$995
H 28.5 in W 31.5 in D 18 in
Scandinavian Modern Teak 3-Drawer Small Vintage Chest Marked Made in Denmark
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome small Scandinavian Modern teak three-drawer chest marked made in Denmark. It is in
Teak
$9,750 / set
H 28.75 in W 29.75 in D 17.5 in
A Pair of Danish Empire Style Mahogany 3-Drawer Marble Topped Bow-Front
Located in San Francisco, CA
A handsome pair of Danish empire style mahogany 3-drawer marble-topped bow-front chests with brass
$2,426Sale Price|46% Off
H 25.25 in W 29 in D 16.25 in
Danish 18th Century Painted Chest of Drawers With Chinoiserie Decor
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Danish 18th century painted Baroque 3-drawer chest with later chinoiserie decorations, brass
Wood
$15,500 / item
H 32.5 in W 42 in D 21 in
Pair of Jens Risom Danish Mid-Century Blond Oak 3-Drawer Chests
By Jens Risom
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of Danish Mid-Century chests / dressers with three drawers with angled wooden drawer pulls in
Wood, Oak
$1,200Sale Price|20% Off
H 20 in W 28 in D 14 in
Scandinavian danish modern petite teak 3 drawer dresser
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Scandinavian danish modern Small teak 3-drawer chest circa 1960 with teak carved knobs. All drawers
Birch, Teak, Pine
Danish 3 Drawer Chest of Santos Rosewood a Non CITES Species
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
This very nice small three-drawer Danish chest is veneered in Santos Rosewood, scientific name
A Handsome Danish Empire Mahogany 3-Drawer Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
A handsome Danish empire mahogany 3-drawer chest with bone mounts; the rectangular top with canted
3-drawer chest of drawers, teak, Denmark 1960s.
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Adorable Scandinavian chest of drawers. Three large drawers, the top one lockable (key provided
Teak
A Handsome Danish Classical Revival Mahogany 3-Drawer Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
A handsome Danish classical revival mahogany 3-drawer chest with inlaid decoration; the well
A Danish Empire Mahogany 3-Drawer Chest with Shell Inlay
Located in San Francisco, CA
A timeless Danish empire mahogany 3-drawer chest with over-scaled shell inlay; the rectangular top
A Handsome Danish Neoclassical Style Solid Walnut 3-Drawer Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
A handsome Danish neoclassical style solid walnut 3-drawer chest; the rectangular top with beaded
Sold
H 35.5 in W 45.88 in D 19.63 in
A Handsome Danish Neoclassical Style Mahogany 3-Drawer Chest w/Ebony Highlights
Located in San Francisco, CA
A handsome and warmly-patinated Danish neoclassical style mahogany 3-drawer chest with ebony
Mid Century Danish Modern Walnut 3 Drawer Cabinet Bachelor Chest Dresser
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice mid century modern bachelor chest.
Sold
H 28.375 in W 30 in D 17.5 in
A Handsome Danish Empire 3-Drawer Walnut Bow-Front Commode/Chest w Burlwood Trim
Located in San Francisco, CA
A handsome and warmly-patinated Danish empire 3-drawer walnut bow-front commode/chest with burlwood
A Handsome Danish Neoclassical Mahogany 3-Drawer Commode
Located in San Francisco, CA
A handsome Danish neoclassical mahogany 3-drawer commode with bronze mounts; the rectangular top
A Handsome Danish Neoclassical Mahogany 3-Drawer Commode
Located in San Francisco, CA
A handsome Danish neoclassical mahogany 3-drawer commode with gilt-bronze mounts; the rectangular
Sold
H 31 in W 36 in D 18 in
Danish Mid Century Modern Teak 3 Drawer Teak Bachelor Chest Dresser Cabinet
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice Danish modern teak bachelor chest
Teak
Small 3 Drawer Oak Chest by Aksel Kjersgaard for Odder
By Odder Furniture, Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
A really good original little chest by Aksel Kjersgaard with his trademark cut out circular handles
Oak
Sold
H 29.53 in W 36.23 in D 17.72 in
Danish Designer Teak Wooden 3 Drawer Cabinet by Nils Jonsson, 1960s
By HJN Møbler, Nils Jonsson
Located in Oirlo, LI
This high-quality chest of drawers was designed by Nils Jonsson for HJN Møbler. It was
Teak
Sold
H 27.25 in W 33.5 in D 18 in
Danish Modern Chest of Drawers / Three '3' Drawer Dresser by Vitre, c. 1970s
Located in Deland, FL
A stately minimalist Danish Modern design by Vitre. This dresser is constructed from teak. The
Teak
19th Century Danish 3-Drawer Painted Fruitwood Chest
Located in San Marino, CA
A Danish painted chest of drawers with three drawers made of fruitwood, a rare find at this age and
Danish Teak 3 Drawer Chest of Drawers Dresser on Hairpin Legs
By Poul Cadovius, Poul Hundevad
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Handsome and versatile 3-drawer Danish teak chest. This unit can be used in an office or bedroom
Wrought Iron
Sold
H 30 in W 36 in D 18 in
Pair of Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak 3-Drawer Bachelor Chests Dressers Cabinet
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Mid-Century Modern three-drawer bachelor chests dressers credenzas on tall tapered legs.
Teak
Sold
H 40 in W 55.5 in D 20.5 in
Antique Large 3 Drawer Pine Chest of Drawers with Half Column Details
Located in Round Top, TX
The warm patina of the aged pine captures one’s attention in this large chest of 3 drawers while
Wood
Sold
H 30.5 in W 23.15 in D 16.55 in
Small Scandinavian Walnut and Mahogany Chest of Drawers with Brass Hardware
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Small Danish walnut and mahogany 3-drawer chest with original brass.
Brass
Danish Rosewood 3-Drawer Chest, 1960s
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in Nyborg, DK
Small chest of drawers designed in Denmark in the 1960s. Features three drawers with solid rosewood
Rosewood
Pair of Danish Modern Teak 3 Drawer Nightstands Commodes
Located in Long Beach, CA
Pair of Danish Modern Teak 3 Drawer Chests or Nightstands. Lots of storage space with a small
Wood
Pair of Compact Danish Modern Rosewood 3 Drawer Nightstands
Located in Long Beach, CA
Nice pair of Compact Danish Modern Rosewood 3 Drawer Nightstands. Beautiful Rosewood Grains
Wood
Danish Modern Rosewood Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Danish modern rosewood bow front 3-drawer chest
Rosewood
Kai Kristiansen 3 Drawer Rosewood Chest
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, ON
This sweet little Danish modern three-drawer chest in rosewood is the perfect storage piece for any
Rosewood
Danish Midcentury 3-Drawer Teak Chest, 1950s-1960s
By Vejle Stole & Møbelfabrik
Located in Nyborg, DK
Small 3-drawer chest of drawers designed in Denmark in the 1960s. Features three drawers with solid
Teak
$234,370Sale Price|33% Off
H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
Other
$1,372 / item
H 13.39 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in
Set Antique Vintage Acorn Opaline White Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- A fabulous run of church opaline acorn pendant lights with steel galleries, circa 1950. - Wear commensurate with age, all in excellent condition, the steel galleries are aged worn...
Glass
$4,940 / item
H 39.77 in Dm 20.48 in
Tulip 520 Organic Minimal Belgian LInen & Brass Pendant Light by Wende Reid
By Wende Reid
Located in Chatswood, NSW
Tulip 520 Pendant, handmade to order, is a 21sst century organic modern timeless design. Tulip 520 is inspired by nature with a modern geometric reference to both the Gothic and Art...
Brass, Copper
Mae Solid Wood Nightstand and Side Table by Crump and Kwash
By Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Mae Nightstand Solid wood frame / hand turned legs / hand rubbed oil finish / solid brass pulls / dovetailed solid wood drawer boxes / premium, full extension, soft close drawer ...
Maple, Oak, Walnut
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
$17,066 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
$28,800 / set
H 38 in W 50.75 in D 22.75 in
Pair of Italian 18th Century Walnut Four-Drawer Commodes with Bookmatched Veneer
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Italian 18th century walnut commodes with bookmatched veneer, four drawers and petite carved feet. Immerse yourself in the historical grandeur of this pair of Italian 18th-...
Brass
Large (29") Smooth Undulating White Plaster Shell Pendant Light
Located in San Francisco, CA
A plaster pendant in a smooth, undulating shell shape, with scalloped edges. A newer take on Francis Elkins's 1940s plaster plafonnier. Hanging by four white chains; with 3 medium ba...
Metal
18th Century French Painted Armoire
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Good 18th century French painted oak armoire, 1760 Dimensions: 70 inches (178 cms) wide 27.5 inches (70 cms) deep 93 inches (236 cms) high.
Oak
Decorative 19th Century Painted Armoire
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a decorative 19th century armoire, with hand-painted classical motifs on a green background. The arched top is situated over a large single door. The bowed bottom section c...
Wood
$1,275 / item
H 15 in W 13.5 in D 6 in
JENNY Large Wall Light or Sconce in Enamel & Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Stilnovo, Mathieu Matégot, Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Introducing Jenny, the latest vintage-inspired fixture from Blueprint Lighting. Named for multi-hyphenate Jenny Mollen; NYT best-selling author, actress, design enthusiast, mom of ...
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
Teardrop Pendant, by JDP Interiors
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Pearl pendant features hand blown frosted glass in a teardrop shade with an unlacquered brass metal finish. Our take on a pearl earring. DIMENSIONS: 42.5" H x 10" W. Glass shad...
Brass
$3,595
H 63 in W 39 in D 19.5 in
Chinoiserie Jacobean Hand Painted Bookcase or Bar Cabinet, Circa 1920s
By Berkey & Gay Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Chinoiserie Jacobean style bookcase, dining cabinet, or bar cabinet In the manner of Berkey & Gay USA, Circa 1920s Carved walnut, green lacquered case with hand painted...
Brass
$2,316Sale Price|20% Off
H 80.5 in W 42 in D 20 in
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Hand-Painted Bamboo Motif Armoire Linen Press by C
By Chelsea House
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
A striking Late 20th Century chinoiserie armoire or linen press by Chelsea House, featuring exquisite hand-painted scenes in the chinoiserie style. The cabinet showcases a deep green...
Rattan, Wood
$9,650 / set
H 29.5 in W 36 in D 23 in
Set of Mae Solid Wood Nightstands / End Tables with Leather Shelf
By Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Mae nightstands with shelf by Crump and Kwash This listing is for a pair of new nightstands. Features Solid wood frame / hand turned legs / hand rubbed oil finish / solid brass p...
Brass
$19,000
H 15.75 in Dm 25.2 in
Hans Bergström for Ateljé Lyktan 5-arm Chandelier in Brass, Sweden 1940s
By Hans Bergström, Ateljé Lyktan
Located in Prague, New Town
A rare 5-arm brass chandelier, model ’80’, designed by Swedish architect and lighting designer Hans Bergström (1910-1996). Manufactured by Ateljé Lyktan in the 1940s. Made of brass a...
Brass
Shopping for a commode or a chest of drawers?
Commode is the French term for a low chest of drawers, but it is also sometimes used to denote any case piece with a particularly intricate design. The commode dates to circa 1700 France, where it was used as an alternative to a taller cabinet piece so as to not obscure paneled, mirrored or tapestried walls. Coffers, or chests, which were large wooden boxes with hinged lids and sometimes stood on ball feet, preceded chests of drawers, a fashionable cabinet furnishing that garnered acclaim for its obvious storage potential and versatility. The term commode was also used to refer to a piece of bedroom furniture — a washstand or nightstand that contained a chamber pot.
As time passed, French and British furniture makers led the way in the production of chests of drawers, and features like the integration of bronze and ornamental pulls became commonplace. Antique French commodes in the Louis XV style were sometimes crafted in mahogany or walnut, while an Italian marble top added a sophisticated decorative flourish. This specific type of case piece grew in popularity in the years that followed.
So, what makes a chest of drawers different from a common dresser? Dressers are short, and chests of drawers are overall taller pieces of furniture that typically do not have room on the top for a mirror as most dressers do. Tallboys and highboys are variations of the dresser form. Some chests of drawers have one column of four to six long drawers or three long drawers in their bottom section that are topped by a cluster of small side-by-side drawers on the top. To further complicate things, we sometimes refer to particularly short chests of drawers as nightstands.
Even though chests of drawers are commonly thought of as bedroom furniture to store clothing, these are adaptable pieces. A chest of drawers can house important documents — think of your walnut Art Deco commode as an upgrade to your filing cabinet. Nestle your chest near your home’s front door to store coats and other outerwear, while the top can be a place to drop your handbag. Add some flair to your kitchen, where this lovable case piece can hold pots, pans and even cookbooks.
When shopping for the right chest of drawers for your home, there are a few key things to consider: What will you be storing in it? How big a chest will you need?
Speaking of size, don’t dream too big. If your space is on the smaller side, a more streamlined vintage mid-century modern chest of drawers, perhaps one designed by Paul McCobb or T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, may best suit your needs.
At 1stDibs, we make it easy to add style and storage to your home. Browse our collection of antique and vintage commodes and chests of drawers today.
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